
The Luddites(1988)
In 1812 there were violent disturbances in Yorkshire when new machines were introduced into the wool industry. This film is an interpretation of those events made in the style of a documentary.

Movie: The Luddites
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Henry Smith
Militia Sargent
William Thorpe
George Meller
William Cartwright
David Ricardo
Mrs Armitage
Poor Law Officer

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In 1812 there were violent disturbances in Yorkshire when new machines were introduced into the wool industry. This film is an interpretation of those events made in the style of a documentary.
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1988-06-23
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